Betson Sets Upstate NY Expo And Educational Events For April 17-18

SYRACUSE, NY -- Betson Enterprises plans to host its 10th annual equipment and product showing for operators in upstate New York and adjacent regions. It's set for April 17 and 18 at the Turning Stone Casino and Resort in Verona, NY.

Betson's Syracuse, NY, office reports that more than 50 manufacturers and suppliers will showcase their wares at the event. It's expected to attract more than 400 industry members, and is being publicized to operators in New England, Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as New York.

Friday, April 17, will be devoted to industry education. Events include:

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.:New York State Automatic Vending Association member luncheon (click here to register);

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.:Financial services seminar, "Growing Your Business In The New Economy," presented by David Cohen of Firestone Financial and Kevin Fritz, VP of financial services at Betson Enterprises;

The exhibit will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, and will close at 4 p.m. It will offer operators the opportunity to examine new equipment and products introduced at the Amusement Showcase International (March 11-13), among many other attractions. The scheduled education sessions set to take place on the show floor on Saturday are:

9:30 a.m.:Redemption seminar, hosted by David Katz of Bonita Marie International and Smart Industries' Jim Dupree;

10 a.m.:"Income Growth Through Coffee," hosted by Lavazza at its booth.

Information on the show may be had by calling the Betson Syracuse office at (800) 541-1142, or contacting any local Betson office. Details and online registration are available at zgreenwald.org/expo2009.